Part 11 Bar Code; Bar Code Specifications - Casio KL-820 User Manual

Part 11 Bar Code

With this item, you can print two different types of bar codes: EAN-13, EAN-8.
Important!
• The procedure you use to print a bar code depends on the type of bar code
you select.
Bar Code Tape
Only the following types of tape should be used for printing bar codes.
• Black on white tape (WE)
• Blue on white tape (WEB)
• Black on yellow tape (YW)
Important!
• You cannot use 6mm or 9mm tapes to print bar codes.
• With bar codes, you can only input numeric characters (0 to 9). EAN-8 allows
input of seven digits, while EAN-13 allows input of 12 digits.
• Always test bar codes produced using this label printer before actually using
them. If bar codes cannot be read properly, try adjusting the print density or
changing a bar code size (see step 6).
• Do not use consecutive printing for bar codes.Consecutive printing can result
in bar codes that cannot be read by a bar code reader.
To print a bar code
1. While the text input screen is displayed, press PRESET.
2. Use z and x to select BAR CODE and then press SET.
3. Use z and x to select NEW and then press SET.
– – – B
E N – 1 3 A
E N A
A R C OD E – – –
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4. Use z and x to select the type of bar code you want to print, and then
press SET.
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5. Input 12 number of digits when you are using EAN-13 (7 digits, when using
EAN-8), and then press SET.
• You also can specify font setting, if you want.
6. Use z and x to select the size you want to use, and then press SET.
7. Use z and x to select PRINT and then press SET.
This will display a screen for specifying the number of copies.
8. Specify the number of copies and then press SET to start printing.
• For information about saving tape label data, see page E-29.

Bar Code Specifications

Bar code Check Print
Type Digit *1 Digit *2
EAN-13 Yes 13
EAN-8 Yes 8
*1 The check digit is automatically calculated in accordance with input data.
For EAN-13 and EAN-8, the check digit is appended at the end of the printed
digits.
*2 The number of digits printed below a bar code equals the input characters
plus automatically appended characters.
*3 An error message is displayed whenever there are insufficient digits. The
unit will not allow input of too many digits.
D A A T
0 / 1 2
(ex. EAN-13)
Automatically
Input Assigned
Digits *3 Number of Digits Characters
(Check Digit *1)
12 1 Numerals (0 ~ 9)
7 1 Numerals (0 ~ 9)
Input
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